Category Archives: Announcements
OPITO apprenticeship
OPITO APPRENTICESHIP
They will advertise this year’s MA on Monday 27 Jan. Applications close on Fri 28 Feb. Entry criteria is Int2 or N5 minimum level in the usual subjects – maths, science and technical subjects. You must be 16 by May 2014. Please go to www.opito.com for more information
Apprenticeship opportunities
AKER Apprentice Recruitment 2014
Following on from previous years successes, Manufacturing & Ops are looking to recruit apprentices to begin employment from August 2014. We are looking for apprentices in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic and Design disciplines. We offer a 4 year apprenticeship which includes:
■ Year 1: SVQ Level 2 & PEO at Tullos College.
■ Year 2: Commence SVQ Level 3* and HNC**
■ Year 3: Continue to progress with SVQ Level 3 and complete HNC.
■ Year 4: Complete SVQ Level 3.
*SVQ Level 3 will be complete onsite whilst completing Workshop rotations.
**HNC will be completed at Aberdeen College (Day Release).
Due to the content of the HNC and SVQ’s, the successful candidates should possess the following:
■ Higher/Intermediate 2 Maths (If awaiting results, prelims score may be considered)
■ Aged between 16-21.
■ Previous work experience.
■ An understanding of oil and gas industry.
■ Excellent communication skills.
■ Ability to work alone as well as working with others.
■ Problem solving.
■ A strong desire to work and develop within the oil and gas industry.
Please direct all CV’s with cover letter to Mark Lamont- mark.lamont@akersolutions.com
CV’s must be received by Friday 28th February 2014.
If you have any further questions then feel free to contact by email or telephone: 01224 750078
Rolls Wood Group at Dyce – 4 year apprenticeship
Entry Requirements
To be considered, you must:
- Have a minimum of Grade 2 in Maths and Physics and Grade 3 in English (Standard Grade)
- Be interested in a career in the field of science, engineering or technology
- Be dedicated to a four year period of on- and off-the-job training and education
- Possess a can-do approach and show initiative and drive to be successful
http://www.rwgroup.com/index/modern-apprenticeships to apply or alternatively contact Lynne Wilson on 01224 797174 or email lwilson@rwgroup.com. The closing date for applications is the 3rd March 2014
Ramsay World Travel – Travel Clerk Modern Apprenticeship
Organisation: Ramsay World Travel
Location: Aberdeen
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Job Description
Modern Apprenticeship ideal for school leavers superb career prospects – Government Funded
Duties include serving customers, dealing with payments and all other travel agency duties.
To apply, please E-mail – cbr@ramsayworldtravel.co.uk
Holocaust Memorial Day 2014
We are commemorating all those who have died in genocides with a display in the library for Holocaust Memorial Day 2014.
The FILMCLUB are showing two films for Holocaust Memorial Day:
Friday 17th of January – Hotel Rwanda
Friday 24th of January – Au Revoir Les Enfants
All pupils and staff are welcome at these screenings. Both films start at 3.15pm.
We will also show the documentary film “Paper clips” in three parts at lunchtime on the 23rd, 24th and 27th of January. Doors open 12.50pm and film starts 1pm.
Drawing Inspiration
This year for the Holocaust Memorial Day 2014 Art Competition you are being asked to create a painting, drawing or piece of digital art on the theme of Forced Journeys / Journeys of Escape. Click here for more information.
FILMCLUB – showing this week
Harlaw FILMCLUB
Wicked Young Writers Award 2013
Yet another creative writing competition for you! Pupils of all ages are asked to enter stories or poems on any subject they’d like – and as many entries as they’d like! The final date for entries is 31 March 2014 and the maximum word count is 700 words. For details and ideas to help you from top writer Michael Morpurgo visit http://wickedyoungwriters.com/
Flash Fiction Competition
Get inspired by four images from the Aberdeen University’s collection of rare books and send them your 500 word short story. The deadline for submissions is 12 midnight on 27th of October 2013. For more information visit www.abdn.ac.uk/library/about/special
S3 – S4 win an iPad!
Yes, write an essay explaining “What does being a European Citizen mean to you?” and you could win an iPad for yourself and our school. Runners-up win iPods. Entries must be 500 words or less. More information at http://tinyurl.com/ED-Aberdeen The closing date has now been extended to Wednesday 23rd of October.




